Disney World and Disneyland Foodie Top Picks

Plus the Big Question on the Minds of Disney Travelers Right Now

Our top picks from the latest foodie guides from Walt Disney World and Disneyland, plus what's the great debate that's weighing on the minds of Walt Disney World travelers right now. These stories and all of the latest Disney travel news.

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Will there be a Walt Disney World Halloween Party in 2022?
 
The big question on the minds of Walt Disney World travelers right now is: Will there be a Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party in 2022? Or even a Boo Bash? This is debate that's drawing big interest on Disney social media right now. The opinions are all across the map on among Disney travelers as they debate whether or not Walt Disney World will hold a Halloween event of any kind in 2022.

Expedition Everest has now Reopened and is temporarily available through Genie+

Expedition Everest has now reopened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park, with one change: Expedition Everest has been added to Genie+ service through August 7, 2022. During this time, Lightning Lane entry will not be available as an individual, a la carte purchase.

Foodie Guide to Earth Day 2022 at Disney Parks

Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland are celebrating Earth Day and Earth Week by serving up a ton of limited-edition treats inspired by the world around us. 

Walt Disney World Resort 

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Pizzafari and Flame Tree Barbecue (available on Mobile Order through April 28) 

• Flamingo Cupcake: Strawberry cake filled with strawberry compote and crowned with guava frosting, strawberry crisp pearls, and white-chocolate wings (Top Pick)

Dawa Bar 

• Lion’s Fury: Jungle juice, Red Stag Bourbon, Fireball Whiskey Floater, and a fiery glow cube (available through April 28) (Top Pick)

• Tiger Tail Pale Ale: Celebrating Florida’s tiger swallowtail butterfly, this pale ale features notes of passionfruit, strawberry, and grapefruit (available through April 28) (Top Pick)

Dino Diner (available through April 28) 

• Sea Turtle: Frozen blue raspberry and frozen lemonade with a wave of blue cotton candy on top

Isle of Java (available through April 28) 

• Red Crowned Cane: Frozen Coke with frozen cherry and a crown of cotton candy (Top Pick)

Restaurantosaurus Lounge 

• Crave the Wave: vodka, blue curaçao, lemonade, and a lemon wheel (available through April 28)

• Tiger Tail Pale Ale: Celebrating Florida’s tiger swallowtail butterfly, this pale ale features notes of passionfruit, strawberry, and grapefruit (available through April 28)

Creature Comforts and Restaurantosaurrus (available on Mobile Order through April 28)  

• Honey Bee Cupcake: Orange cake, honey cream filling, honey frosting, white choc honeycomb (Top Pick)

Terra Treats (available through April 28) 

• Loggerhead: Sprite and Granny Smith apple syrup over ice with a gummy worm, sugar lime rim, and souvenir glow cube (non-alcoholic)

Satu'li Canteen (available on Mobile Order through April 28) 

• Kiwi Margarita: Kiwi Monin syrup with lime juice, sour mix, and Tcorazon Tequila Blanco

Thirsty River Bar 

• Yeti Sunset: Jack Daniels, strawberry monin, and lychee lemonade (available through April 28) (Top Pick)

• Tiger Tail Pale Ale: Celebrating Florida’s tiger swallowtail butterfly, this pale ale features notes of passionfruit, strawberry, and grapefruit (available through April 28)

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge 

The Mara (available on April 22) 

• Plant (Based) in Boot: Chocolate Spice Cake with Coconut Ganache in a Chocolate Boot (Plant-based) (New) (Top Pick)

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn 

BoardWalk Bakery (available on Mobile Order from April 18 through 22) 

• Garden Cupcake: Lemon cupcake with a lemon curd filling topped with vanilla buttercream and white chocolate ladybug (New) (Top Pick)

Disneyland Resort 

Disneyland Park

River Belle Terrace (available April 21 through 25) 

• Corn on a Cob Succotash: “Butter"-poached corn, edamame purée, chili oil (Plant-based) (New) 

• Plant-based Chili & Cornbread Skillet: Chili beans, corn cake, “sour cream,” and green onions (Plant-based) (New) 

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

GCH Craftsman Grill (available on Mobile Order through April 30)  

• Earth Day Hot Dog: featuring plant-based sausage, sauteed spinach, mushrooms, and onions topped with green goddess dressing, edible flowers, and served with fruit (Plant-based) (New) (Top Pick)

World of Color Returns with something new:  a Virtual Queue at Disney California Adventure Park

Disney is adding a virtual queue system to help you see World of Color. The virtual queue is accessible through the Disneyland mobile app. As of April 22, distribution times for virtual queue enrollment will begin at noon, daily. After you reserve a virtual spot, you will be notified through the Disneyland app approx. 45 mins before the show to enter your designated World of Color viewing area (Blue or Red). 
 
Our Foodie Guide to the Nighttime Shows at Disneyland Resort

Nighttime spectaculars are coming back to Disneyland so we shouldn't be surprised that there are some tasty eats and drinks to celebrate.

Across both parks, Guests can enjoy delicious treats and eye-catching novelties to celebrate these spectaculars. From the Parade Macaron at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe to the Light-up Elliott Dragon Premium Bucket, these items are the foodie embodiment of these incredible entertainment must-sees.

Disneyland Park 

Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor hosted by Dreyer’s (available on Mobile Order)

• Uni-cone: Banana, cherry, and pistachio ice cream in a white chocolate-dipped waffle cone with fantasy sprinkles

Hub Churro Cart

• Blueberry Looks Good on You: Blueberry-flavored sugar-dusted churro (New) 

• Blueberry Cheesecake Dipping Sauce: Blueberry fruit topping with cream cheese icing (New) 

Fantasyland Theatre and Small World Popcorn Carts

• Electric Sweet & Salty Popcorn: Colorful sweet kettle corn cwith butter-flavored popcorn (New)

Fantasyland and Small World Churro Carts 

• Electric Sprinkle Dip: Citrus buttercream frosting with sprinkles (New) 

Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe (available on Mobile Order)

• Parade Macaron: Yellow macaron filled with honey buttercream and lemon curd topped with rainbow sprinkles and Main Street Electrical Parade drum decoration (New)

• Mine Cart Brownie: White chocolate-dipped dark chocolate brownie topped with sugar gems

• Linzer Cookie: Citrus shortbread linzer cookie with strawberry glaze

Plaza Inn 

• Parade Confetti Bundt Cake: Confetti cake with blue sopapilla filling, cream cheese glaze, and Main Street Electrical Parade chocolate décor (New) 

• Main Street Electrical Parade Dining Package: Plaza Inn fried chicken, smoky mac n’ cheese, oven-roasted carrots, baby wedge salad, Mickey-shaped corn bread, and berry cheesecake (only available with purchase of the dining package) (kids option also available)

Refreshment Corner Hosted by Coca-Cola (available on Mobile Order) 

• Electric Relish Dog: All-beef hot dog, bacon, mustard cheese sauce, electric relish, and sport peppers served with a choice of a Cuties mandarin orange or small bag of chips (New) 

• Firefly Chips: Corn chips topped with chili, cheddar, Monterey Jack, and jalapeños

Red Rose Taverne hosted by Minute Maid (available on Mobile Order) 

• Pineapple Night Light: Fresh pineapple purée and Sprite with a glow cube (New) 

Town Square Churro Cart 

• Parade Dreams: Colorful sugar-dusted churro with fruit drizzle and rainbow candy (New)

Town Square Popcorn Cart

• Electric Pop: Brightly-colored kettle corn (New) 

Available at Various Locations Throughout Disneyland Park Throughout the Summer Season: 

• Light-up Turtle Premium Sipper (Limit two per person, per transaction while supplies last) (New)

• Light-up Elliott Dragon Premium Bucket (Limit 2 per person, per trans while supplies last) (New) 

Disney California Adventure Park

Paradise Gardens Park

• World of Color Dessert Party: sweets including raspberry cookies, cheesecake, Mickey crispies.

Wine Country Trattoria 

• World of Color Dining Package: 3-course meal, including dishes like chicken parmesan, fettuccine alfredo, salmon, roasted vegetable lasagna, and tiramisu to name a few. 

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa 

Storytellers Cafe
World of Color Dining Package: an all-you-care-to-enjoy dinner buffet with specialty sweets and a non-alcoholic beverage followed by reserved seating for World of Color. (Top Pick)

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